Media Mix: Times Public Editor Margaret Sullivan Keeps on Fighting the Good Fight

New York Times public editor Margaret Sullivan, who has been the reader's representative at the paper of record for a little more than two years, is still swinging, despite the fact that the role of ombudsman has faded at many other outlets.

Sullivan. (Derek Gee / Buffalo News)
Sullivan. (Derek Gee / Buffalo News) (Derek Gee / Buffalo News)

New York Times public editor Margaret Sullivan, who has been the reader’s representative at the paper of record for a little more than two years, is still swinging, despite the fact that the role of ombudsman has faded at many other outlets.  (Salon)

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Media Mix: Times Public Editor Margaret Sullivan Keeps on Fighting the Good Fight